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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1961

Page

5

US Economy Remains Healthy Despite Industrial Slump

AP News reports total industrial output eased from August peak due to GM and Ford plant shutdowns and Hurricane Carla disruptions. October auto sales rebound offers hope to recover lost production, while consumer goods and materials rise, painting a generally strong economy with cautious consumer spending ahead of Christmas.

Dawson AP Business News NEW York General Motors Ford Carla Berlin Christ In Steel

New Surplus Problem Is Under Study

Washington officials report new farm surplus problems as wheat dairy and livestock production shift under federal programs and weather. Milk output grows faster than demand while turkey and broiler production rise prompting calls for government aid. A drought could worsen cattle markets and trigger meat gluts amid broader economic temper.

Washington Agriculture Department Turkey

1 610 000 Acres Of Peanuts Okayed

Washington AP The Agriculture Department sets the 1962 peanut planting allotment at 1 610 000 acres the legal minimum, 2 427 acres less than this year. The crop will be grown and sold under federal marketing quotas with penalties for excess sales, designed to prevent overproduction.

Washington Agriculture Department

Argo Oil to Sell Out to Atlantic Refining Co

Denver AP reports Argo Oil Corp directors approved a plan to sell most of its oil and gas properties to Atlantic Refining Co in a deal valued at about 150 million dollars. President Gilbert Mueller indicated the sale would include holdings across 17 western and southern states with remaining shares in other firms.

Denver Argo Argo Oil Corp of Refining Co Gilbert Mueller

New Fashion Cone Look Shapes Spring Collection

New York fashion designer Edward Abbott unveils a space cone inspired collection featuring high bust lines and wide shoulders. Dresses emphasize covered silhouettes with choker necks and elbow sleeves, while back details and five minute lacing add dramatic touches alongside beads embroidery fringe and bright sashes.

NEW York Abbott Thorette Jackie Kennedy

Deserted Safe Desert Shelter Advice From Nobel Chemist

Nobel chemist Willard Libby told the National Civil Defense Council that a desert offers a safer spot from long range fallout due to minimal rainfall. He warned shelters do not guard against long range radiation but protect against local fallout and urged immediate construction. He also urged households to own radiation meters.

Los Angeles Willard F ““Ibby National Civil Defense Council Lib

Western Airlines buys three Boeing jets for Mexico City route

Western Airlines has bought three Boeing 737s for use on its Mexico City to Los Angeles service. The purchase signals expansion of trans-Pacific sounding routes via shared jet technology.

Mexico City Western Airlines Los Angeles

Gene’s HI IM Center Direct Factory Distributor

Gene's HI IM Center offers direct factory distribution for high end sound equipment. It promises wholesale catalog pricing, discounts, and service plus savings.

Gene Hi-Im Center

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